An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Director of People and Workforce Development to lead the People and Learning Culture Directorate for an exceptional organisation based in the Kirkby area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading specialist organisations
This organisation is a leading care company supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism across the North West, providing a wide range of specialist services and support to help improve the lives and wellbeing of the people it serves
As the Executive Director of People and Workforce your key responsibilities include:
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the People and Learning Culture Strategy, ensuring clear alignment with organisational strategy and operational plans
Provide strategic advice and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive Officer, Board, Executive Team and senior leaders on people, workforce, culture and organisational learning matters
Lead the People and Learning Culture Directorate to deliver high-quality and effective services across employee relations, recruitment, retention, learning and development, workforce planning, organisational development, pay and reward
Develop a modern, inclusive and values-led culture in which staff are supported, engaged, accountable and able to contribute to continuous improvement
Provide executive leadership for organisational change, including restructures, service redesign, and workforce transformation and new operating models
Lead strategic workforce planning to ensure the organisation has the right people, skills, capacity and leadership capability to meet current and future service needs
Lead strategies that strengthen employee engagement, retention, wellbeing, recognition and the overall employee experience
Act as a trusted executive advisor and senior leader, contributing to organisational strategy, corporate decision-making, risk management and effective governance
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Significant senior leadership experience in a people, HR, organisational development or learning culture function
Experience of developing and delivering people strategy, workforce planning, organisational culture and change at senior level
Significant proven knowledge of UK employment law, safer recruitment, safeguarding-related people practice, employee relations risk and workforce governance
Experience of advising Chief Executives, Executive Teams and senior managers on complex people, culture, organisational change and employment risk matters
Ability to prepare and present strategic reports, Board papers and workforce analysis
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use workforce data, evidence and insight to inform decisions
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and engage credibly with the Board, Executive Team, managers, staff and external stakeholders
**To be considered for this position you must have a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in people, organisational development or learning leadership**
The successful Director of People and Learning Culture will receive an excellent salary up to £90,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive the following generous benefits:
Staff wellbeing designated fund
Employee assistance programme
Long service awards
Annual leave buy back
Enhanced sick pay
NEST pension scheme
Ongoing professional development
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Extended leave for parents and partners who have a premature baby
Paternity leave for partners
Shared parental leave
Yearly staff awards ceremony
Employee of the month
Reference ID: 7415
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Operations Training Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and continuously improving operational training programs that support employee performance, safety, quality, productivity, and engagement across manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with plant leadership, subject matter experts (SMEs), supervisors, and frontline employees to create effective learning solutions that accelerate onboarding, increase job proficiency, and support operational excellence.
The ideal candidate combines instructional design expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, adult learning principles, and frontline workforce development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training Design & Development
Design and develop engaging operational training programs for manufacturing employees, team leaders, supervisors, and support functions.
Create instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, video-based, and performance support learning solutions.
Develop training materials including:
Facilitator guides
Participant materials
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) learning aids
Work instructions
Job aids
Assessments and knowledge checks
Skills certification programs
Convert technical and operational information into clear, learner-friendly training materials.
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to maximize learning effectiveness and retention.
Manufacturing Operations Support
Partner with plant leaders and subject matter experts to identify operational training needs.
Support onboarding and proficiency development for manufacturing employees.
Develop training programs related to:
Production processes
Equipment operation
Quality systems
Safety procedures
Lean manufacturing principles
Continuous improvement initiatives
Standard work practices
Conduct job task analyses to identify critical knowledge, skills, and performance requirements.
Observe plant operations to ensure training reflects actual workflows and operational expectations.
Learning Program Management
Maintain training documentation and learning records.
Ensure training content remains current, compliant, and aligned with operational changes.
Manage training project timelines and deliverables.
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, performance metrics, observations, and stakeholder feedback.
Recommend enhancements based on operational performance trends and learner feedback.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Build strong partnerships with:
Operations leaders
Plant managers
Safety teams
Quality teams
Human Resources
Continuous Improvement teams
Facilitate SME working sessions to capture operational knowledge and best practices.
Serve as a trusted advisor on learning and performance improvement initiatives.
Continuous Improvement
Use operational and training metrics to identify performance gaps and learning opportunities.
Recommend innovative learning solutions that improve employee capability and business results.
Support workforce development initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and career progression.
Contribute to a culture of learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
3-5+ years of instructional design experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, operations, or technical training environments.
Experience developing instructor-led, eLearning, and performance support materials.
Experience creating video-based learning and digital learning assets.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Experience working directly with operational subject matter experts.
Excellent project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work effectively in both office and production environments.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred
Manufacturing industry experience.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Familiarity with SOP development and technical documentation.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Travel may be required up to 25% of the time to support our manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada, including automobile travel amongst the three manufacturing facilities we have in the Columbus, GA area.
WORK LOCATION: This is an on-site role at our Corporate Ridge Parkway location.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $68,427 and $85,534. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.
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